40th Anniversary Edition 370z???

Nismo 370z · 01-19-2009, 04:34 AM

Hey guys. Do any of u think that Nissan will release a 40th anniversary edition Z in 2010? I mean it does mark the 40th year for the car and they did release a 35th anniversary edition of the 350z back in 2005. It just added a few changes like mixing the touring model with the track and different rims but the biggest thing was the introduction of the Rev-up engine. Maybe Nissan will do the same thing with the 370 with more power, brembos, different style rims, and 40th anniversary badging and special exterior colors??? That would be cool. What do u guys say??

Update 02.05.10

Please visit the following link to find out more about the 4oth anniversary 370z

370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

Crash · 01-19-2009, 04:36 AM

Good question. Lets hope they make it FI from the factory.

Nismo 370z · 01-19-2009, 05:08 AM

I doubt it. I dont think they will sell 2 FI sport cars, the Z and the GTR. But if they do decide to offer one with like 340-350bhp, that would be awesome.

SnakeBitten · 01-19-2009, 08:30 AM

Yeah and then the following year all the 370z will have the same upgrades thus diminishing the "40th Anniversary" specialness. Naw Nissan would never do that

azn370z · 01-19-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm curious to see if the g37 gets a new engine, the g37 should get the new engine first then 370z the year after.

dweedlebug · 01-19-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I'm curious to see if the g37 gets a new engine, ....

What engine, exactly?

IMHO -- I do not see them putting a V8 in these cars. The GTR motor is too limited in production. The VQ's of yore are smaller/less powerful.

The realistic options would be direct injection ASAP, then FI, maybe.

Cown3d · 01-19-2009, 12:41 PM

direct injection ftl

frost · 01-19-2009, 12:42 PM

*shrug* good question. did they do anything for other anniversaries?

dweedlebug · 01-19-2009, 01:32 PM

As mentioned already/elsewhere, they introduce upgrades that then become standard on the subsequent model (The 35th Anniv. had the rev-up motor).

I just don't think they can do much more with the current VQ block.

Don't get me wrong, it's a hell of a thing, but what could they really do next?

V8? -- I don't think so.
Bore the 3.7? -- To what, 3.9 or more ... How much can this really yield?
Direct Injection? -- Usually an *easy* way to add HP, increase economy.
Forced Induction? -- Cost prohibitive (ie - the next 300zx in the making)
Stroke the 3.7/3.9+? -- a) I thought that's how they already got the extra .2l we're at now; b) We're spinning 7.5k rpm already; c) This aint a damn Honda, I want/like torque.

Crash · 01-19-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cown3d

direct injection ftl

WHAT?! Direct Injection FTMFW!!! It's the only thing that saved those Eco-tech motors! My turbo Solstice gets 41MPG and still is pretty quick!

sbkim · 01-19-2009, 01:42 PM

How about dual clutch like the GTR? Surely meager 330hp shouldn't cause too much problems.

AK370Z · 01-19-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbkim

How about dual clutch like the GTR? Surely meager 330hp shouldn't cause too much problems.

Unless you want to pay extra $13,000, I don't see a twin clutch set up.

Crash · 01-19-2009, 01:48 PM

LOL! You don't need an expensive clutch for anything 400 HP or less.

LS1 and LS2 cars all make more power than 330HP and they all have standard hydro-assist single clutches, and they were perfectly strong and easy to press.

When you start making 450+HP is when you may need a twin disc clutch. (And even then, not really)

sbkim · 01-19-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

LOL! You don't need an expensive clutch for anything 400 HP or less.

LS1 and LS2 cars all make more power than 330HP and they all have standard hydro-assist single clutches, and they were perfectly strong and easy to press.

When you start making 450+HP is when you may need a twin disc clutch. (And even then, not really)

I meant DSG, SMG, PDK, or whatever you call those new fancy auto boxes. I mean come on VW Jetta and GTI has em.

sensi09 · 01-19-2009, 03:00 PM

I'll always prefer a traditional manual over a F1 style transmission, but if Nissan wanted to offer it, than I'm sure they could without too much price penalty. The EVO, GTI and a few others offer this technology at the 30K price-point.

A OEM turbo for the 370Z is a fantasy though. A turbo would push the price to 45-50K which I don't think would be profitable for Nissan.

01-19-2009, 04:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nismo 370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, California Posts: 91 Drives: 2012 GM Nismo 370z Rep Power: 481	40th Anniversary Edition 370z??? Hey guys. Do any of u think that Nissan will release a 40th anniversary edition Z in 2010? I mean it does mark the 40th year for the car and they did release a 35th anniversary edition of the 350z back in 2005. It just added a few changes like mixing the touring model with the track and different rims but the biggest thing was the introduction of the Rev-up engine. Maybe Nissan will do the same thing with the 370 with more power, brembos, different style rims, and 40th anniversary badging and special exterior colors??? That would be cool. What do u guys say?? Update 02.05.10 Please visit the following link to find out more about the 4oth anniversary 370z 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

01-19-2009, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	Good question. Lets hope they make it FI from the factory. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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SnakeBitten Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Midwood Posts: 232 Drives: 05 DBZ M6 Rep Power: 17	Yeah and then the following year all the 370z will have the same upgrades thus diminishing the "40th Anniversary" specialness. Naw Nissan would never do that __________________

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azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I'm curious to see if the g37 gets a new engine, the g37 should get the new engine first then 370z the year after. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

01-19-2009, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 590	LOL! You don't need an expensive clutch for anything 400 HP or less. LS1 and LS2 cars all make more power than 330HP and they all have standard hydro-assist single clutches, and they were perfectly strong and easy to press. When you start making 450+HP is when you may need a twin disc clutch. (And even then, not really) __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-19-2009, 05:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nismo 370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA, California Posts: 91 Drives: 2012 GM Nismo 370z Rep Power: 481	I doubt it. I dont think they will sell 2 FI sport cars, the Z and the GTR. But if they do decide to offer one with like 340-350bhp, that would be awesome.

01-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cown3d Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 87' Mazda rx7 TII Rep Power: 16	direct injection ftl

01-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
dweedlebug Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Nismo #142 - Red Rep Power: 16	As mentioned already/elsewhere, they introduce upgrades that then become standard on the subsequent model (The 35th Anniv. had the rev-up motor). I just don't think they can do much more with the current VQ block. Don't get me wrong, it's a hell of a thing, but what could they really do next? V8? -- I don't think so. Bore the 3.7? -- To what, 3.9 or more ... How much can this really yield? Direct Injection? -- Usually an easy way to add HP, increase economy. Forced Induction? -- Cost prohibitive (ie - the next 300zx in the making) Stroke the 3.7/3.9+? -- a) I thought that's how they already got the extra .2l we're at now; b) We're spinning 7.5k rpm already; c) This aint a damn Honda, I want/like torque.

01-19-2009, 01:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
sbkim Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: nj Posts: 177 Drives: RRSC Rep Power: 16	How about dual clutch like the GTR? Surely meager 330hp shouldn't cause too much problems.

01-19-2009, 03:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	I'll always prefer a traditional manual over a F1 style transmission, but if Nissan wanted to offer it, than I'm sure they could without too much price penalty. The EVO, GTI and a few others offer this technology at the 30K price-point. A OEM turbo for the 370Z is a fantasy though. A turbo would push the price to 45-50K which I don't think would be profitable for Nissan.

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